- Price of diesel hits record high
The price of diesel has hit a record high, having risen by 10p per litre (ppl) in 12 months – a 7% increase http://coachandbusweek.com/2012/02/price-of-diesel-hits-record-high/ - New Arriva ‘Cymru Coastliner’ fleet
Luxury E-Leather seating fitted to the iconic North Wales route http://coachandbusweek.com/2012/02/new-arriva-cymru-coastliner-fleet/ - Go North East’s Charter for Positive Change
GNE says its alternative charter will eliminate “unnecessary bureaucracy” http://coachandbusweek.com/2012/02/go-north-easts-charter-for-positive-change/ - Go-Ahead acquires Carousel Buses
Go-Ahead has announced the acquisition of Carousel Buses with effect from Saturday, March 3rd http://coachandbusweek.com/2012/02/go-ahead-acquires-carousel-buses/
Vehicle of the Week
- WEALDEN PSV Ltd – 2002 Optare Solo
M850 28 seats, (choice) – £14,950 - Contact Number: 01892 833830
Job of the Week
- Network Warrington, Head of Operations – Deadline: 16th March 2012
- See Jobs page for more info: www.coachandbusweek.com/jobs
NEW Technology
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- Nationalexpress.com customers stay mobile
Digital marketing agency, One Black Bear, has launched a new mobilefriendly website for National Express. - Nexus urges operators to take up smart ticketing
- Go North East launches mobile ticketing
International
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- City Group CEO awarded certificate of excellence
KUWAIT Richard Woods, CEO of Kuwait’s leading public transport operator City Group Co. (CGC), has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence. - Solaris expands in Germany and Finland
- Call for Keolis to end lockout at Acadian
Business
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- Energy efficiency will drive business spend
Growth in spend on green goods and services predicted to rise to £6.8bn by 2015. - Staff shedding means bolder government
- Cable hails engineering talent scheme a success
Financial
- National Express expecting growth in all divisions
UK Bus division should see margins return to above the industry average. - FirstGroup warn of northsouth divide
- MAN growth trend slows, but remains impressive
Tourism
- World-famous art and scenic park at Petworth
The house is home to an extensive collection of paintings and is set in a 700-acre park. - Book now for Britain’s biggest rail festival
- Step back in time to WWII war rooms
Drivers
- Stagecoach NE driver commended
A Stagecoach North East driver has won an award for outstanding service to the community following recognition from an appreciative member of the public. - Driver licences and driver CPC periodic training
- Newport Transport urges staff to beat the bulge
